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Fukuoka - Capital City of Fukuoka Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) |
 | | Fukuoka was formerly the residence of the powerful daimyo of Chikuzen, and played a conspicuous part in the medieval history of Japan; the renowned temple of Ieiyasu in the district was destroyed by fire during the revolution of 1868. |
| | historically Hakata was the port and merchant district, and as such more associated with the area's culture. |
| | On the other hand, the name of Fukuoka has been used since Kuroda Nagamasa, who was the first daimyo of Chikushi (Chikuzen), named it after his birthplace in Okayama Prefecture. |
| www.japan-101.com /geography/fukuoka_capital_city_of_fukuoka.htm (496 words) |
